Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) is designed for tactical deployment on the battlefield.
2.Agni-V missile in India is an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. ICBMs are strategic weapons, not tactical weapons. They are designed for long-range delivery of nuclear warheads and are part of a country’s strategic deterrent forces.
Statement 2 is correct. Agni-V is classified as an intercontinental ballistic missile with a range of over 5,000 kilometers.
Source: The Hindu
